• Read more about Dylan Zingg

Dylan is an artist and designer interested in building community around public and studio arts through arts-based events and media. His visual artwork is mixed media, incorporating a variety of materials such as wood, glass, and metals as well as digital media including videography, animation, and graphic design. Additionally, Dylan produces electronic dance music, is a vinyl turntablist / DJ, and a YouTube content creator.   Dylan's work in the arts in grounded in a technical background with over 7 years of experience designing public space projects as a licensed landscape architect.

• Read more about Tsedey Aragie

My name is Tsedey, I'm a filmmaker & journalist. I’ve covered topics on Lifestyle & Wellness, Mental Health, Human Rights, Fairtrade, and Entertainment. I’ve hosted panel discussions to raise awareness about human rights issues and mental health illness in our community on the Tadias Magazine platform. Back in 2009 I Produced a Reality TV show, 30 Day Health Challenge, and received the Producer of the Year and Most Innovative Program of the Year award from the Nation’s Capital TV station, also known as DCTV in 2013.

• Read more about Melissa Cooperman

Career photographer and filmmaker with an BA in Journalism/Photojournalism from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and an MFA in Film from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts. Currently works as a documentary photographer/videographer/video editor with an international humanitarian organization based in Baltimore, MD which has her traveling internationally to cover programs and events. Melissa lives on the Eastern Shore, inspiring her to produce personal photo and film projects.

• Read more about Kole Long

Kole Long is a writer and director from Prince George’s County, Maryland. Receiving his B.A. in Media Studies & Production from Temple University in 2023, Kole has co-directed sketches in the student-produced sketch-comedy program, Temple SMASH!, served as a Production Assistant on Biological, a short film by writer-director Justin Emeka, and founded "8th Wonder," an independent magazine focused on empowering young artists.

• Read more about Brandon (Mr. Rich) Richardson

Brandon Richardson (Mr. Rich) is a multidiscipline visual artist based in the DMV area. Drawing and painting has always brought joy to Mr. Rich since he could hold a pencil. The design of cartoons, sports logos and sneakers often inspire the murals that Mr. Rich has developed throughout his career. His work can be seen in various schools and public spaces throughout the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area.